Overview

The hero's journey is an ancient story pattern that can be found in texts from thousands of years ago or in newly released Hollywood blockbusters. This mobile app will provide students with background on the hero's journey and give them a chance to explore several of the journey's key elements. Students can use the app to record examples from a hero's journey they have read or viewed or to plan out a hero's journey of their own.

Students are encouraged to think about why people challenge Harry Potter books, do a Web Quest that allows them to research the issue, and decide whether the books should be banned from the public library.